Phlebotomy Support Tech I/Phlebotomy Support Tech II

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned numerous honors for workplace excellence, including being named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times, and recognized by Newsweek and Forbes for various workplace achievements. The Phlebotomy Support Technician II is responsible for the collection and processing of blood and other specimens as directed. This role involves performing proper specimen collection by confirming patient ID, collecting specimens in proper tubes, utilizing venipuncture/capillary techniques, and accurately labeling the specimens to ensure accurate patient results. The technician also processes specimens appropriately for subsequent testing, accesses, updates information, and makes corrections to orders as needed. Additionally, they demonstrate the ability to perform Point of Care (POC) testing as directed. The Phlebotomy Support Tech I role requires similar skills in specimen collection and processing, with less stringent experience requirements.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Certified as a Phlebotomy Technician or Medical Laboratory Assistant from a nationally recognized laboratory certifying agency (for Tech II)
3 months phlebotomy experience in a laboratory setting (for Tech II)
Good verbal and written communication skills
Able to work independently and collaboratively in teams
Proficient in using computers and computer systems
Phlebotomist II’s have 30 days from the expiration date of their certificate to provide an updated certification, as long as there is documentation that certification renewal has been applied for.

Nice To Haves

6 months phlebotomy experience (for Tech II)
6 months phlebotomy experience OR 1 year related experience (for Tech I)
Strong analytical/problem solving skills (for Tech I)
Ability to communicate effectively with different levels of management (for Tech I)
Excellent customer service, time management, interpersonal, presentation, organization, prioritizing, decision-making, and planning skills (for Tech I)

Responsibilities

Collection and processing of blood and other specimens as directed.
Performing proper specimen collection by confirming patient ID, collecting specimens in proper tubes, utilizing venipuncture/capillary techniques, and accurately labeling the specimens to ensure accurate patient results.
Processing specimens appropriately for subsequent testing.
Accessioning, updating information and making corrections to orders as needed.
Performing POC testing as directed.